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John Turner Obituary
John Dennis Turner, 74, of Hampstead, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster, MD. Born July 16, 1943 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Meyers) Turner. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Patrick) Turner. He was a graduate of St. Paul's School and Frostburg College and served in the Army in Viet Nam. He was a member of Westminster VFW Post 467 and the American Legion; Life member Reserve Officers Association of the U.S.; National Rifle Association. He was an avid drag racer at Capitol Raceway. He retired from Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF). Surviving in addition to his wife is son, John Dennis Turner, Jr. and wife Mary; daughter, Diane Rollossen; granddaughter, Lilly Rollossen; grandson, Russell Scherr; two great-granddaughters, Kyleigh Pack, Reagan Pack; great-grandson, Joshua Pack; stepson, Neal O'Donovan Aissa. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Eline Funeral Home, 934 S. Main Street, Hampstead, MD. Services will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018, 11:00 am at the Eline Funeral Home Hampstead, with Rev. Joe Cochran officiating. Interment will be private. . Online condolences may be made at www.elinefh.com.
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Sharon Hohman-Alley
February 28, 2018
John was the best. I worked with him from about 1974 until retirement. He could always make me laugh and brighten the day. My prayers to the family.
Debbie Smith
February 27, 2018
I am truly sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with John for many years at MD Auto. One of my fondest memories were of John dancing to Christmas music with the coat rack! RIP friend. Condolences to his family
Jean Eckstorm
February 27, 2018
John was one of the originals at MAIF. Nice guy with a great sense of humor. Always very pleasant. Rest in peace John. My sympathy to the family.
Jackie Bodnar
February 27, 2018
so sad to hear of this loss. Sympathies to the family
Kelly Dallas
February 27, 2018
John was a beloved co-worker at MAIF with a smile for everyone and a great sense of humor. A monumental loss, my sympathy and prayers for family and friends
susie allen
February 27, 2018
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. Words fall short to describe how saddened we are. I worked with John years ago. I recall many times he brightened an otherwise ordinary day with his unique sense of humor and kind heart. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
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